Hassett & Associates, P.A. is a South Florida criminal defense law firm, established in 1995. Kenneth Hassett, an AV rated attorney and managing partner, brings 30 years of experience to the firm, having received his Juris Doctor (JD) from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1991. During his studies there, he was a member of various law-related student organizations, and was named on the Dean’s List. Before his law degree, he completed his undergraduate studies at Florida International University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1988 with a minor in Criminal Justice.

More than 30 years later, Mr. Hassett continues to be active in his community, becoming involved in a number of legal organizations and bar associations, where he devotes a great deal of time. Mr. Hassett is a current member of the following:

• Florida Bar Association
• Miami-Dade County Bar Association
• Broward County Bar Association
• South Broward Bar Association
• U.S. District Court, Southern Florida
• U.S. District Court, Middle Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern Florida
• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)
• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami Chapter (FACDL-Miami)
• Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (BACDL)

Offices Held

Mr. Hassett currently holds offices with the following associations:

• Past President, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (BACDL) 2012-2014
• Director and Past President, South Broward Bar Association
• Director and Past President, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami chapter (FACDL-Miami)
• FACDL-Miami Liaison to BACDL
• Southwest Director Broward County Bar Association
• Committee member, Broward County Bar Association, West Section

Past Offices Held

• Director, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• President, Miami Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL-Miami), 2003-2004
• President, Coral Gables Bar Association, 2004-2005
• President, South Broward Bar Association, 2008-2010

Licensing

Mr. Hassett is licensed to practice law in all Florida courts by the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern districts of Florida.